concept   nautical superstitions
culture   Sailors' folklore
statement   Nautical superstitions, rooted in sailors' folklore, hold that certain actions can bring bad luck, such as changing a ship's name or having women aboard.
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1 nautical superstitions British maritime folklore Women aboard ships are considered unlucky and bringing a woman on board is believed to disrupt the luck of the vessel. 1
2 ship superstitions Sailors' folklore Changing a ship's name will anger the sea gods and bring bad luck to the vessel and crew. 1